Distribution (safe ways of handling chemicals)

WEEK: 2

TOPIC: DISTRIBUTION (SAFE WAYS OF HANDLING CHEMICALS)

CLASS: JSS2

GENDER: MIXED

AVERAGE AGE: 12 YEARS 

DURATION: 2 PERIODS (40min. for each period)

REFERENCE: WABP junior secondary business studies book 2 and 

Classic business studies book 2

BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. State the safe ways of handling chemicals
2. Mention the licensed vendors permitted to handle chemicals
3. State the effects of wrong chemical handling.
4. Mention the ways to reduce the effects of chemicals.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: the students have been taught “market” where the various channels of distributions meet.

Biblical Objective:
To ensure resources are shared fairly so that the needs of all people, especially the vulnerable, are met.

Biblical Truth:
God values just and compassionate distribution as an expression of love, unity, and stewardship within the community of believers.

Bible Verse:
“They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.” — Acts 2:45 (NIV)

LESSON CONTENT

 STEP 1: SAFE WAYS OF HANDLING CHEMICALS

Because of the great harm that the wrong handling of chemicals can cause humans, the environment, plants and animals, the following points must be taken into consideration when handling or distributing chemicals.

1. LABELLING

Every chemical is distinct, having different components that make it up and differing in the way it is to be used. It is therefore important to label the details on the containers in which a chemical is being transported.

Such details include:

1. Name of chemical
2. Manufacturing date
3. Concentration
4. Hazards
5. Emergency information

              These pieces of information are to be clearly indicated as they will help the receiver

               know how to handle them. 

        2.      USE OF SYMBOLS

The use of symbols always helps when chemicals are being handled. The use of symbols is the easiest way to identify different category of chemicals. For example, the symbol or sign of toxic is skull and crossbones. This indicates that the chemical is poisonous.

        3.     SAFETY PROCEDURE

In case of chemicals distribution and transportation, there are a lot of safety procedures to be followed:

1. S should indicate
2. There should be no dent in drums.
3. Manufacturers should indicate the number of containers of chemicals that can be placed on top of each other.
4. Safety equipment such as fire extinguisher and water hydrants must be handy.
5. Chemical should be stored in a cool dry place.
6. Do not work alone where chemical are kept.
7. Use required personal protective equipment.
8. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling any chemical.
9. Avoid direct contact with any chemical.
10. Never smell, inhale or taste a chemical.
11. Always use chemicals in a place with adequate ventilation.

STEP 2: LICENSED VENDORS IN NIGERIA

Before you can be licensed to import and distribute chemicals, you must have registered with NAFDAC.

The following are some of the names of licensed vendors of chemical in Nigeria:

1. ACP Chemicals Nigeria, Ikeja, Lagos.
2. Akod Agencies, Ebute-metta, Lagos
3. Bio-chemical Derivatives Ltd, Lagos.
4. Chizzy (Nigeria) Ltd, Ikeja, Lagos.
5. J. Baertle & co (Nigeria) Ltd Lagos.
6. Mitsubishi Shoji Kaishu (Nig) Ltd Abuja.

STEP 3: EFFECTS OF WRONG HANDLING OF CHEMICALS

When chemicals are handled wrongly, they can have the following effects:

1. Exposure to water soluble chemicals may cause skin diseases such as, eczema, rashes etc.
2. It can cause headache and nausea.
3. It can lead to skin cancer.
4. It can lead to liver diseases.
5. It can result in kidney failure.
6. It can lead to the destruction of the nervous system
7. It can trigger allergic reactions.
8. It can cause lung disease.
9. It can cause nose bleeding.
10. It can destroy plan
11. It can cause dizziness.

STEP 4: WAYS TO LIMIT THE EFFECT OF CHEMICALS

1. Replace hazardous chemicals with less dangerous ones if necessary.
2. Ventilate the storage place well.
3. Enclose properly if it a chemical that can badly affect the environment.
4. Wear correct safety apparel.
5. Read labels of chemicals very well before use.
6. Be well trained in the use of the chemical and keep first aid box handy.

WHEN PRODUCTION ENDS

Production of goods and services is said to have ended when the goods or services produced have reached the hands of the ultimate consumer.

EVALUATION: the teacher evaluates the lesson by asking the students the following questions;

1. State the safe ways of handling chemicals
2. Mention the licensed vendors permitted to handle chemicals

3. State the effects of wrong chemical handling.

4. Mention the ways to reduce the effects of chemicals.

ASSIGNMENT

1. Draw symbols to represent the following:

a. Inflammable 

b. Toxic

c. Oxidizing

d. Irritant

e. Corrosive

2. To be licensed as chemical vendor, you must have registered with NAFDAC. What are the requirement for registration?